Concrete ideas for reforming Quebec's health care system.

Six concrete ideas for reforming Quebec's health care system.

The issues of the Quebec election campaign.

There are some especially important lessons to be drawn from the experiences of Germany, England, Denmark, France and Italy, all countries whose health care systems are based on the principle of universal care. In this publication, the MEI is proposing six concrete ideas for reforming Quebec's health care system that are inspired by the experience of these countries. These reform proposals, which are all interrelated, would likely lead to substantial improvements both to the quality of care provided to patients and to their access to that care.

The Quebec health care system.

How taxes on products deemed harmful do not necessarily have the desired effects.

Waiting times in emergency rooms.

"Sin taxes," as they are known, are taxes that are levied on a certain number of products that governments consider harmful like alcohol, tobacco, gambling and certain foods that are high in sugar or fat. In 2012, the average Canadian family paid 5.3% of its total contributions to government in the form of taxes on alcohol, tobacco, entertainment and other excise taxes.

The supply and demand for private health care services in Quebec.

The supply and demand for private health care services in Quebec.